View of framework of Main Library, Detroit Public Library during construction. Structure is partially obscured by trees; overgrown field with stack of firewood in foreground. Printed on front: "No. 4. Taken Aug-29-17. Detroit Public Library bldg. Looking northwest. [blank] architects. Geo. A. Fuller Co., builders. Chas. R. Messinger, photographer." Stamped on back: "Charles R. Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., Market 6298."
